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M357 BWV

1994 Suzuki SJ413

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

71,241 mi
Last recorded71,241 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2009
Typical for 1994 Suzuki SJ41367,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM357 BWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ413
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2009 71,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 68,149 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 68,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 64,146 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 64,114 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 58,923 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 58,923 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

all other brake pipes have slight corrosion

front and rear floor areas have slight corrosion

o/s/r [rear] spring eye bushes have slight movement

How Reliable is the Suzuki SJ413?

Based on 34,053 MOT tests across 5,399 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
1,317
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
5,399
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,256
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2,979
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,964
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,345
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,229
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M357 BWV is a 1994 Suzuki SJ413 in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1994 Suzuki SJ413 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 67,497 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki SJ413 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,256 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M357 BWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SJ413 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 32 years old, this Suzuki SJ413 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M357 BWV is a 1994 Suzuki SJ413, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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